Seven Continents Scavenger Hunt
Lesson Author
Nicole Maslowski
Grades: 1-4
Lesson Summary
After reading the book, Where is my Continent? students will have the opportunity to use Google Earth to explore and learn the general location of the seven continents of the world as well as the four major oceans.
Literature Connection
Where is my Continent by Robin Nelson
This �First Step Nonfiction� book is a great way to introduce students to the seven continents of the world and some general information about the North American continent. With the simple language used in this book, it can be used as a read-aloud or read by students individually. This book also includes simple but powerful pictures on each page.
NCSS Standard(s)
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Interpret, use, and distinguish various representations of the earth, such as maps, globes, and photographs
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Locate and distinguish varying landforms and geographic features, such as mountains, plateaus, islands, and oceans
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Estimate distance and calculate scale
National Geography Standard(s)
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Students will know and understand the location of Earth's continents and oceans in relation to each other and to principal parallels and meridians
Concepts and Skills
location, continents, oceans, important lines of latitude and longitude
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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Locate and name the seven continents of the world
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Locate and name the four major oceans of the world
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Locate the continents and oceans of the world in relation to each other and major lines of latitude and longitude
Google Skills Needed
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Use the "fly to" tool
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Turn the "grid" on and off
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Move around the world
Step-by-Step Teaching Procedures (download PDF)